Danosch Zahedi — CEO
Over the last five years, I’ve built two successful businesses, with one successful exit, driven by a relentless focus on growth, strategic partnerships, and building powerful communities. As Co-founder and CEO of Arts DAO, we created the largest community of Web3 investors and entrepreneurs in the Middle East, establishing Arts DAO as a powerhouse of 1000 of the most influential people in Dubai and over 350,000 social media followers. I led the team in securing high-profile partnerships, raising $1.5mln in 48 hours for our NFT treasury, and generating 7 figures in sales revenue. We also launched Arts DAO Fest, (the Middle Easts first Internet Culture Festival) two years in a row attracting 4,000 people and brands like Ledger, Yuga Labs, Polkadot, Linea, BMW, eToro and many more. The brand has gained global recognition in the Web3 industry, with features on CNN, Amazon Prime (our own documentary - The Travelling Tribe) and a successful partnership with Forbes Magazine. Prior to my entrepreneurial ventures I had some life-changing corporate experiences. I was selected for AkzoNobel’s prestigious Fast Track Management Program as the youngest member in a cohort of 18 experienced high-potential talents. Over two years, I led teams and drove change management initiatives across three countries, gaining incredible exposure to C-level management at this multibillion dollar business. At AkzoNobel in Dubai I launched the business from the ground up in a Iran, achieving $12M in sales within 18 months—exceeding budgets by 250%— and managed $100M in joint venture negotiations. At My role at AkzoNobel’s headquarters in Chicago I led a team of C-suite executives on a $2B M&A deal. My early career at P&G set the tone and taught me the importance of excellence, high performance and results. Within six months, I became Sweden’s top salesperson, setting a world record for Pringles sales and managing P&G’s largest key account with a €30M portfolio, consistently growing market share in a challenging landscape. Today, as a CEO, entrepreneur, angel investor, and advisor, I am passionate about building high-performing and inspired teams, driving revenue, and helping businesses unlock their full potential.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Web3 and SaaS entrepreneur with extensive experience in sales and community building.
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience: 13 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Board Level
- Entrepreneurship
- Content Management
- Sales Management
- Community Building
- Event Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Early Stage Investment
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Thinking
- Sales Strategy
- Sales Processes
- Key Account Development
Career Highlights
- Built largest Web3 community in the Middle East.
- Secured $1.5 million in funding in 48 hours.
- Achieved $12 million in sales within 18 months.
Work Experience
Arts DAO
Vice Chairman of the Board (1 yr)
Co-Founder (3 yrs 6 mos)
TheBlock.
Chief Executive Officer (1 yr 2 mos)
Rekt Brands Inc
Investor (1 yr 2 mos)
Omla | عملة
Investor (2 yrs 1 mo)
Adoreal
Investor (2 yrs 11 mos)
Crypto Sheikhs Podcast
Co-founder and co-host (1 yr 9 mos)
Arami Group
Founder (6 yrs 10 mos)
AkzoNobel
Country Manager (1 yr 8 mos)
Business Development Manager (1 yr)
Fast Track Management Program (2 yrs 3 mos)
LightGrow
Co-founder (2 yrs 2 mos)
Procter & Gamble
Key Account Manager (2 yrs 5 mos)
Account Manager (6 mos)
Education
BSc at Bayes Business School
Master at Lund University
Social Sciences and Economics at ProCivitas
